HVAC Technician 1st Shift

City of Charlotte; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 58,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Charlotte seeks an HVAC Technician for the 1st shift at Charlotte Douglas International Airport. This pivotal role involves installation, repairs, and maintenance of HVAC systems. Candidates must possess relevant experience, certifications, and skills to succeed in maintaining critical airport operations and infrastructure.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunities for career advancement

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of relevant experience.
• Preferred HVAC license or certification.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and perform preventive maintenance of HVAC systems.
• Provide lead direction to maintenance workers.
• Operate heavy equipment like bucket trucks.

Skills

Universal CFC certification

Ability to read schematics and blueprints

Effective working relationships

Education

High school diploma/GED

North Carolina State Contractor’s license H2 or H3 (preferred)

Preferred journey card, state HVAC license, or Nate certification

Job description

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HVAC Technician 1st Shift

Apply locations CLT Center time type Full time posted on Posted 4 Days Ago time left to apply End Date: June 12, 2025 (3 days left to apply) job requisition id JR101901 Date Opened: Wednesday, June 04, 2025 12:00 AMClose Date: Thursday, June 12, 2025 12:00 AMDepartment: Aviation DepartmentFunction HVAC/Plumbing/Electrician Salary: $28.28 - $35.35 Commensurate with Experience

SUMMARY

Work as HVAC Technician at Charlotte Douglas International Airport primarily performing high level work installing, repairing and preventive maintenance of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and related systems. Perform skilled repairs and preventive maintenance to plumbing and electrical equipment.

Salary: $58,822.40 - $91,915.20 Commensurate with Experience

Responsibilities:

Install, repair and perform preventive maintenance of HVAC systems. Provide lead direction to other building maintenance workers. Perform semi-skilled to skilled repairs and preventive maintenance to plumbing and electrical equipment. Completes all associated paperwork. Operate cars, vans, bucket trucks and other heavy equipment. Knowledge of other airport systems including electrical, plumbing, generators, emergency systems, aircraft fueling systems and electrical vehicle chargers. Work in close proximity to aircraft while performing repair and maintenance to PCAir equipment which provides cooling to aircraft. Subject to emergency call back for equipment repairs and inclement weather.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school graduate/GED required with a minimum of one year of experience in a relevant work/industry/military/job specific experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the essential job duties. Preferred journey card, state HVAC license, Nate certification or approved apprentice program. Performs other general maintenance work incidental to above duties, or necessary to keep buildings in working order, including basic electrical and plumbing.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Read and write sufficiently to complete related paperwork and read schematic designs and blueprints.

• Must have Universal CFC certification.

• North Carolina State Contractor’s license H2 or H3 preferred.

• Maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, the traveling public and tenants.

• Follow oral and written instructions.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to spend about 90% of time standing, bending, reaching, walking and driving. The rest of the time includes a combination of sitting, twisting, kneeling, squatting, crawling, climbing, lifting, shoveling and carrying. Typically, would not lift or carry more than 50 lbs., however, occasional lifts up to approximately 120 lbs. particularly when handling compressors

General Information:

• Valid driver’s license with no more than 6 points and ability to qualify for City driving permit.

• Certain convictions will disqualify individuals from unescorted access privileges and therefore exclude from employment.

• Subject to 24-hour emergency call back to work.

• Must be available for work for a rotating weekend and holiday duty schedule.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The City’s Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.

Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate’s written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.

Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.

The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online.

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job.

You are welcome to visit the City of Charlotte Human Resources Department lobby where we have workstations available. Our office is located at 700 East 4th Street, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28202. Our hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (EST), excluding official City holidays.

For questions about your application or the hiring process, please email [e-mail] .

The City of Charlotte is committed to making the job application process accessible to all. Upon request, auxiliary aids, written materials in alternate formats, language access, and other reasonable accommodations or modification will be provided. To make a request, please email [e-mail] , call 704-962-6168, or visit us in person at 700 4th St., Charlotte, NC 28202 .

BENEFITS

The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to all employees.

Clickhere to learn more about the City of Charlotte’s benefits.

The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.

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Overview

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) is ranked among the world’s busiest airports, with an average of 1,400 arrivals and departures and 118,000 people traveling to, from and through CLT each day, according to Airports Council International.

In its 2022 rankings, ACI placed CLT No. 7 in the U.S. and world for air traffic. In passenger traffic, the Airport ranked 10th nationwide and 19th worldwide. The rankings continue to reflect the Airport’s important role in the aviation industry and as the second-largest hub for American Airlines.